Is Kumagaya City a good fit for living alone?

With plenty of supermarkets, convenience stores, and stations nearby, daily life here is convenient — a solid choice even for a first time living alone.

I want to keep rent as low as possible.

Areas without express-train stops, or a 10+ minute walk from the station, tend to have lower rent — and a furnished apartment means no extra cost for furniture.

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What's it like to live in
Kumagaya City?

Served by Takasakisen, with 7 stations in the area, including Ishihara. Rent here is a bit below the Saitama average.

Easy shopping Easy access to central Tokyo Affordable rent

Livability at a Glance

Shopping

19 supermarkets, 67 convenience stores

Transit Access

8 stations

Greenery

106 parks

Rent Affordability

Relative to the area average

Typical Rent for Living Alone

Studio / 1K guide

¥41,000–50,000 / month

Studio¥41,000–47,000

1K¥47,000–58,000

1DK/1LDK¥64,000–87,000

Areas a short walk from the station, or stops not served by express trains, tend to be more affordable. A furnished apartment also cuts down on move-in costs.
*Estimated from the area's average rent of ¥58,264 (an in-house estimate).

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Beds, fridges, washing machines — all included from day one. Keep your move-in costs low and start fresh in Kumagaya City.

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Stations in Kumagaya City

Hiroseyachonomori Station Soshioryutsusentaa Station Uekumagaya Station Oaso Station Kumagaya Station Ishihara Station Kagohara Station

Nearby Areas

FAQ

Is Kumagaya City a good fit for living alone?: With plenty of supermarkets, convenience stores, and stations nearby, daily life here is convenient — a solid choice even for a first time living alone.
I want to keep rent as low as possible.: Areas without express-train stops, or a 10+ minute walk from the station, tend to have lower rent — and a furnished apartment means no extra cost for furniture.

More Details

Considering it for a couple or family?

106 parks, 48 nurseries/kindergartens, 56 elementary/junior-high schools. A 1DK/1LDK runs roughly ¥64,000–87,000 per month.

Number of facilities (supermarkets, convenience stores, etc.)

Supermarkets19

Convenience stores67

Cafes21

Restaurants98

Hospitals/clinics22

Parks106

Source: OpenStreetMap contributors

Land price & data details (sources)

Avg. land price	¥66,597/m² (YoY +0.14%)
Area average rent (in-house estimate)	¥58,264
Population change	-2.18%

Sources: MLIT Land Price Survey / Statistics Bureau of Japan.
The area average rent is an in-house estimate, adjusted to current market conditions based on the Ministry's Housing and Land Survey.

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